Starting Salary:  £31,069 per annum (actual for Term Time Only) 
Job Level: Level 2 Zone 2
Work Location: Hampden Nursery, Hampden Children’s Centre and Nursery, 80 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ & Agar Children’s Centre, Wrotham Road, London NW1 9SU
Hours per week:  36
Contract Type:  Permanent - Term Time Only (over 39 weeks) 
Closing Date: Monday 29th April 2024 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: week commencing 13th April 2024
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion  

Please note as this is a term time only role you will work a 39 week year as opposed to a 52 week year. This means you’ll receive time off during the school holidays (October, February, May, half term, Christmas, Easter and 6 weeks in the summer).

About us 

Camden is listening to everyone, including you.

We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. We are looking for innovative childcare professionals to provide high quality integrated day care and early education to children from birth to 5 years. You will be skilled in carrying out observations, assessments, recording children’s achievements and maintaining developmental records to a high standard.

The role

We have exciting opportunities for Early Years Educators to join our well established teams providing high quality care and education in our outstanding and good settings across the borough. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative individuals who can enhance our teams to raise levels of attainment.

As an Educator you will work with a group of children, work as part of a team to plan and implement a broad and varied curriculum that meets the needs of all children attending our inclusive settings.

You will work with due regard to Safeguarding within our Child Protection Policy and Procedures reporting maters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

We are recruiting for 2 posts in total at the following Children’s Centres;

• Agar Children’s Centre, Wrotham Road, London NW1 9SU (for children aged 2 to 4 years olds)
• Hampden Nursery Hampden Children’s Centre and Nursery, 80 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ (for children aged 2 years to 3 year olds)

Applicants to specify which location they are applying for, either Agar and Hampden

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

About you

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

To be considered for one of these exciting opportunities it is essential the successful candidates have evidence of continued education such as a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care, NVQ or BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development Foundation Degree in Early Years.

Previous demonstrable experience of working with children from birth to 5 years is essential. You need to have a good level of written and spoken English in order to maintain developmental records, share children’s progress and complete assessments of children’s development. 

You will be an innovative childcare professional who is committed to providing the highest quality of care and education. You will be skilled in carrying out observations, assessments, recording children’s achievements and maintaining developmental records to a high standard.

The successful candidate will use and implement his/her expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), have a good understanding of child development and learning to support and promote high quality education and care.

Working for Camden

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be

Additional information 

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10423672/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. 

We will only consider applications from candidates who complete a ‘Why Me – Supporting Statement’ and address the criteria outlined in the ‘About Me’ section of the Job Profile.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG